Goshen Man Convicted on Firearm Charges After Domestic Altercation Leads to Home Search

Goshen, NY — A local man has been convicted on multiple firearm charges following a jury decision in Orange County Court. The conviction of 47-year-old Justin Babik arises from evidence obtained during a search of his home which revealed a loaded semi-automatic handgun and an unfinished lower receiver, items he was prohibited from possessing due to prior convictions. The case dates back to an incident on May 8, 2024, involving a domestic argument between Babik and his son accompanied by threatening text messages sent by Babik, after which law enforcement intervened and later searched his … Read more